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Nearly in Santiago now and just a few observations, the Camino Frances never looked cleaner , it is a credit to the authorities.
Some idiot from Wales has done untold graffiti damage and surely he should be easily identified from his registrations each night .
The food generally seems better
The...
In Hontanas tonight and met some wonderful people, it is great to be back . Temperatures are cooler than last June , everybody has got a bed and it is still fantastic value , €13 for a bed ( it is €10 down the street) and a communal
meal also €13 . Every nationality here and we heard there is...
It’s worth noting since you last walked in 2019 that a good number of Albergues have either closed for good or had not re opened in 2022 , I also walked in 2019 but returned in 21 and 22.
It’s bed shortages that cause the panic with rumours reaching back to walkers several days back
I think it depends on your age more than anything , I think ( for me personally ) Pamplona is the most vibrant , exciting city on the Camino and Pilgrims of a certain age will enjoy the atmosphere more than Pilgrims who are looking for a rest .
Also beware because Rest days and sightseeing...
The Express Bouricott company are excellent , I used them twice . You should arrive in Biarritz 12.30 ish and be in St Jean for 14.45 , book Orrison for that night and start walking from Pilgrims Office after first stamp and you will make Orrison with an hour to spare before Communal meal ...
Ours got through Dublin to Biarritz in our backpacks as hand luggage but were confiscated in Madrid security check heading home . Despite a female security person telling her colleague that we were pilgrims who had walked and that they were no threat .
I took this route on a really hot 🥵 day by accident and it’s a long hard slog uphill till Luquin with no stops. I went the the other way this year for the second time and I preferred it but Luquin was a nice village to stop in so it’s definitely worth doing the alternative route
We started on May 26 , Orrison was half full, Zubiri was full and getting a meal there was difficult , Pamplona on a Saturday was busy ( as you would expect ) but no bed issues after that till Burgos. I think people put too much value on what Booking.com says on availability . Azofra which is a...
We just had dinner in the Municipal Albergue in Ages and if anyone of you are planning to stop in Ages give it a go . A young Spanish girl who left her job is renting it and really deserves support . It’s spotless , communal meal and really friendly . Easily the nicest Albergue in Ages . Only...
Los Arcos at 2 o clock afternoon, Albergue
completo and Pilgrims heading off in buses .It’s busy in the popular stops but Cirauqui last night had some beds .
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